Using a (rare) sunny and dry morning today, the three chicks were ringed by licenced ringer Dave Budworth and Chloe Pritchard.
Nick Moyes abseiled down from the top of the tower to the nest platform, put the chicks in a rucksack which he then lowered to the nave roof.
The chicks were taken inside where they were ringed and weighed.
The two bigger chicks, weighing in at around 900 grams are likely to be females while the smaller bird, at 800 grams is likely to be a male.
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| The chicks in the red rucksack are lowered down prior to ringing |
Prey remains found included a blackbird, starling, lapwing and jackdaw among others.......
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Note that the second camera has been repositioned because the chicks will soon start using that side of the platform and the new position should give good views of them.
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Congratulations to Nick for abseiling down to collect the chicks and for everyone involved in the ringing process.Those talons really do look lethal! So it seems we have two females and a little male. Thanks for repositioning Cam 2 enabling everyone to get a better view when they move over to the more hygienic side of the scrape!
Brilliant day, brilliant pics, many thanks to all involved!
Bit of footage here from re-jigged nightcam, seems to be working well
https://youtu.be/6G5M3tLpPDA
Scary already!
https://youtu.be/eef0Mu1BnGI
Thanks Team and of course Nick M, for a wonderful successful session,and also for repositioning of cams. You are always thoughtful of us arm chair viewers.
You know you are truly appreciated..
Wendy thanks for 'Peek over the edge' CHOL:):)
Growing so fast ... https://youtu.be/D7-k_hAsOiE
I've booked a place at the webinar even though I'm not able to "attend" due to a clashing prior commitment. I'm delighted to chip in though for my favourite and much loved peregrine project :) I hope you might be thinking of recording the zoom so I can catch up later.
That's a shame you'll not be there Sue ... I booked my place today too!
Saw the great news about chicks being ringed at Aylesbury, do so wish there could be live streaming from there again!
Part of a very long feed today ... takes a great deal of effort to keep these youngsters full
https://youtu.be/7bw1nxsuScQ
Thank you team for doing a wonderful job of ringing the rather large chicks! :)
We have so enjoyed watching these chicks for the first time but sadly missed their fledging. What happens now, where do they go and which ones come back to nest next year? Thanks to everyone concerned for bringing so much pleasure at what has been a difficult time
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